While few of these topics relate directly to weaving, they are of concern to fiber artists, if only for their beauty and/or historic interest. "Embroidered Postcards," by Deborah Dwyer, is subtitled "Patriotism and Best Wishes from World War I." It is difficult for today's artisan to imagine a hand embroidered piece being sold for six cents. Directions are given for making one.

Mary Lamb Becker next tells of "Gossamer Hairpin Crochet: A Vanishing Art." Much easier to wake than other laces, this type was made from the end of the nineteenth century until the early 1950's. In an effort to rescue crocheted hairpin lace from extinction, the accompanying article tells how to make a "Hairpin-Crocheted Christmas Tree Skin," designed by Kathy Williams.

"The Rich Tradition of Andean Knitting" is described by Cynthia Granvelle LeCount, who begins, "Kaleidoscopic patterns and glowing colors characterize the 'knitted folk art of Peru and Bolivia." In this richly illustrated article, LeCount explains that "Not only do men create most Andean Knitting, their pieces display superior workmanship and unbelievably complex design arrangements.". Instructions are given for an adorable Andean cap for a child.

Another throw-back to older times is "Gold Cross-Stitch Needle Case" designed by Kathy Williams. She was inspired by a textile seen at the Historic Costume and Textiles Collection at Colorado State University.

Margaret Jane Edwards Norman tells how her father learned to tat, inspiring "The Justice of Tatting." This is followed by a design adapted by Barb Woods, a Tatted Baby Cap, with complete instructions.

For a block-buster article on "Log Cabin Quilts: Versatile & Appealing," read Trish Eaubion's excellent treatment with great illustrations, and then try the Log Cabin Table Runner designed by Cheryl Powell.

Linda Carison writes an excellent history of "The Unequaled Beauty of Paisley Shawls." For a long time they were woven tapestry style, with as many as fifty shuttles. Later they were woven on draw looms and then Jacquard looms. They have all become collectors' items.

The Book Mark column reviews books on New England's quilts, braids, Japanese embroidery and three types of bed coverings seen in an exhibition.

A newly instituted column on the last page is called 4'WOW!" This is an appropriate name for the illustration of a 2 7/8" X 3" needlework stitched with silk thread on a plain-weave singles linen woven at 80 epi. It contains 4,096 stitches.